"War," he says with a wrinkle of his nose. "I have little interest in territory."

That was a squabble for the other races, about who was allowed where. It was stupid, because the land exists regardless and it wasn't like they asked the nature that was already there before claiming it. It's awfully arrogant.

"My world is unfortunately plagued by creatures and people who would do harm to everything in their path. Of course we wish to protect it."

He gestures to wave that thought off, however. "What about yourself? Is this not your first time entertaining a crowd?"